Lupus nerve pain, often a symptom of nervous system involvement, is a harsh reality for those battling active lupus, where chronic discomfort frequently stems from relentless inflammation. This pain can be similar to that experienced with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy, other conditions characterized by nervous system problems. As lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, wages war on the body’s tissues, both … Read More

Lupus and liver complexities, including autoimmune hepatitis and cirrhosis, weave a challenging narrative for patients grappling with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often complicating it with concerns of viral hepatitis and lymphoma. This article dives into the subtle, yet significant ways this autoimmune condition, lupus hepatitis, can affect liver function, highlighting why vigilant monitoring for viral hepatitis, alcoholic steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis … Read More

Myositis, a term synonymous with muscle inflammation and a category that includes inflammatory myopathies such as polymyositis and dermatomyositis, can emerge from an autoimmune response or a viral invasion. These diseases often lead to progressive muscle weakness that disrupts everyday activities like swallowing and breathing. This umbrella of inflammatory myopathies, which are muscle diseases that can lead to muscle damage … Read More

“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” In the pursuit of a healing diet, the autoimmune protocol meal plan, akin to the paleo diet, emerges as a beacon of hope for those battling autoimmune disorders and seeking to eliminate inflammatory foods from their diets. This healing diet meticulously sidesteps potential inflammatory foods to quell inflammation and … Read More

When Sarah discovered her persistent fatigue and joint pain were symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic autoimmunity disease, she was overwhelmed by the potential side effects. But as she navigated the complex world of autoimmune disorders, one surprising ally emerged: her diet, which helped identify specific autoimmune food triggers and manage her autoimmune responses in diseases linked to autoimmunity. Adopting … Read More

Unveiling Autoimmune Rash Causes Immune System Errors The immune system is our body’s defense against invaders. Sometimes, it makes mistakes. It might attack healthy skin cells by accident. This can lead to autoimmune rashes. These rashes appear as the body fights off what it thinks are threats. The skin becomes an innocent victim in this battle. Redness, itching, and swelling … Read More

Back when my grandmother’s kitchen remedies, like ginger and sauerkraut, were the go-to for any ailment, I never imagined those same ingredients could be powerhouses for gut health, teeming with beneficial bacteria akin to a probiotic supplement. Fast forward to today, and it turns out she was onto something—natural ingredients like herbal remedies aren’t just old wives’ tales; they’re at … Read More

Over 14 million Americans, many patients among them, are battling the chronic tug-of-war that is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder that ranks as the top reason folks face hypothyroidism, a common autoimmune condition, today. This prevalence makes it one of the most notable autoimmune diseases affecting the population. This autoimmune disorder, one of many hypothyroidism cases, turns your immune system … Read More

Understanding Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Celiac Basics Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition. It occurs when gluten, a common food allergy, triggers a harmful immune response, often considered an autoimmune disease or autoimmune disorder, that attacks the small intestine through tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin. This can lead to damage in the villi, small fingerlike projections that line the intestine and … Read More

Imagine feeling under the weather, trusting glucocorticoid therapy to set things right, but it backfires, sparking a whole new battle: iatrogenic Addison’s disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency. This could lead to adrenal suppression and potentially an adrenal crisis. This syndrome sneaks up when healthcare solutions, aimed at other illnesses like Kawasaki disease or meant to shield us during … Read More

Nearly 1.5 million Americans are navigating the unpredictable waters of lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, potentially leading to organ damage in affected patients. While a permanent cure for the autoimmune disease lupus remains elusive, patients often find themselves in a hopeful gray area known as … Read More

Seizure Risk Among Lupus Patients Diagnosis of Seizures in Lupus Treatment: Seizure Medications for Lupus Factors Influencing Seizures in Lupus Patients Clinical Presentation of Seizures in Lupus Seizures’ Impact on Lupus Prognosis Epilepsy’s Connection to Lupus Explored Types of Seizures Associated with Lupus Research Insights into SLE-Related Seizures Conclusion: Understanding and Managing SLE-Induced Seizure Risk FAQs Can lupus increase the … Read More

Understanding Ulcerative Colitis Disease Overview Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition. It affects the colon and rectum, parts of the digestive system, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms indicative of inflammatory bowel disease, a condition concerning the GI tract studied in medicine. This illness, diagnosed through gastrointestinal symptoms, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers … Read More

Imagine waking up every day to a reflection that’s often flushed with redness, where your face feels like it’s perpetually blushing or burning due to facial erythema. This could be a sign of a rosacea flare, particularly erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, causing frequent flushing of the skin. This is the daily reality for rosacea patients, grappling with a chronic skin condition that … Read More